DSI Viewer
By Trados AppStore Team
Free
Description
The Problem
One of the benefits of working with Studio is that it is unique amongst CAT tools in providing Document Structure Information that can be used to help provide additional context when translating. The downside of this feature is that you have to actively click the DSI column to see this information for each segment and you can't work on the translation while it is being displayed. The same thing goes for comments which can only be seen by scrolling through the comments view.
The Solution
The DSI Viewer solves this issue by providing you with a small viewer that you can position somewhere convenient on your screen and this displays the DSI information and comments for every segment you enter without you having to click anything.
Very handy when working with DITA files, custom XML files or even SDLXLIFF files that have been exported from SDL Passolo (these contain string IDs that are very useful when translating).
It's also particularly useful when working with Bilingual Excel files as these support the ability to add information from the Excel file to the Document Structure Information and/or comments.
To learn how to use this application, please visit DSI Viewer in the RWS Community wiki
Technical details
5.0.3.1 - Trados Studio 2024
Changelog:
- Reinstated the “Copy” command in the context menu.
Checksum: 266d875c78653a1b4ebc5f7f1ee375f207cb5536d6b08ae9dedfd3241466cee5
Release date: 2025-03-03
4.2.2.1 - Trados Studio 2022 (SR2)
Changelog:
- Reinstated the “Copy” command in the context menu.
Checksum: b5b23e5bdb50484e05eb8fddd8096b6c8a96b095c0a429f70b00fdaddae9849d
Release date: 2025-03-03
3.0.9.0 - Trados Studio 2021
Changelog:
- Resolved bug for the Object reference not set to an instance of an object when editing a segment after applying pre-translation
Checksum: f4e69f9da03a7048fdc1bfed3e8b72cf70a62af28e3b195c466f4afd7f611d01
Release date: 2022-10-03
2.0.7.0 - SDL Trados Studio 2019
Changelog:
- Remove option to "Show all QEs"
Checksum: 3e3ab32984effa1948b04c9d84e8d124957fd537210cda3b1a5646dcb584a704
Release date: 2022-02-09
1.0.1.0 - SDL Trados Studio 2017
Changelog:
No related information.
Checksum: 87c76072f04acfa10afcd98b1dc2d78c65ac9a573f82993b8c2942de3555ea45
Release date: 2019-08-14
Support website: https://community.rws.com/product-groups/trados-portfolio/rws-appstore/w/wiki/1310/rws-appstore
Shared products:
Trados Studio 2024
5.0.3.1
- Reinstated the “Copy” command in the context menu.
5.0.2.0
- Enhanced the plugin to support filtering by model.
5.0.0.4
- Merged changes from Studio 2022 SR2
- Updated TellMe
- Made compatibility changes for Omega
Trados Studio 2022 (SR2)
4.2.2.1
- Reinstated the “Copy” command in the context menu.
4.2.0.3
- Changed the Unknown value to None;
- Improved UI;
- Added table with details for the tags in the current segment;
- Added buttons for each category to collapse/expand the respective tables;
- Updated TellMe.
Trados Studio (2022 (SR1), 2022)
4.0.1.0
- Resolved bug for Object reference not set to an instance of an object when editing a segment after applying pre-translation
Trados Studio 2021
3.0.9.0
- Resolved bug for the Object reference not set to an instance of an object when editing a segment after applying pre-translation
SDL Trados Studio 2019
2.0.7.0
- Remove option to "Show all QEs"
SDL Trados Studio 2017
1.0.1.0
No related information.
1. Prerequisites
To use the DSI Viewer, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
- Trados Studio Compatibility: DSI Viewer is compatible with Trados Studio 2019 and later.
- Installation Requirements: Administrator privileges may be required for installation on some systems.
- Project Files: Ensure that you have a project with SDLXLIFF files ready to use with DSI Viewer.
2. Access & Logins
After installation, accessing the DSI Viewer in Trados Studio is easy:
- Launch Trados Studio and open a project.Navigate to the View Tab in the main menu.Select DSI Viewer: You’ll see the DSI Viewer option available, ready for use.
No additional login is required as it integrates directly within Trados Studio.
3. Core Features
The DSI Viewer includes several valuable features designed to enhance productivity and accuracy in Trados Studio:
Quality Estimation Model
- Description: The DSI Viewer now includes a Quality Estimation Model that provides insights into translation quality at a glance.
- Functionality: This feature is accessible within the DSI Viewer and helps quickly assess the quality of content without needing in-depth analysis.
Tell Me Functionality
- Description: Use the Tell Me feature in Trados Studio to locate commands, settings, and features quickly.
- How to Use: Simply type in a keyword or phrase in the Tell Me search bar, and Trados Studio will suggest relevant commands, options, and settings.
- Benefit: Saves time and offers intuitive access to DSI Viewer settings and functions, streamlining navigation.
Optimized Field Width for Displayed Information
- Description: DSI Viewer now fully displays the ID content due to an optimized, expanded field width.
- Context: Previously, if SDLXLIFF files with Source, Target, and ID columns were exported from Passolo, space constraints in the DSI Viewer window limited the ID column's display.
- Improvement: The expanded field width now allows for full-length display of ID content, making it easier to view details without needing to click into the column.
4.Supported Workflows
The DSI Viewer supports workflows that enhance file navigation, quality assessment, and content display:
- Project Navigation: Access the DSI Viewer directly from the View Tab in any open project, allowing easy switching between documents.
- Quality Assessment Workflow: Use the Quality Estimation Model to identify areas for review or re-translation, ensuring that all content meets project standards.
- Enhanced ID Viewing Workflow: Export SDLXLIFF files from Passolo with three columns (Source, Target, and ID), and use the DSI Viewer’s expanded field to review full ID content at a glance.
